Jesse James
Anchorage
Summary
Veteran operations and emergency management professional with 20 years of Air Force experience overseeing high-risk fuel, environmental, safety, and security operations. Proven leader with extensive background in emergency preparedness, incident response, regulatory compliance, inspections, and quality assurance. Adept at coordinating with leadership, external agencies, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, public safety, and mission continuity. Strong fit for state, port, and critical infrastructure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Center Supervisor
673d Fuels Management, USAF
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Trained new team members on service center operations and procedures.
- Supported daily service tasks, ensuring efficient customer interaction and problem resolution.
- Oversaw environmental protection and spill response programs involving hazardous materials storage, transfer, and containment operations.
- Directed emergency management response for high-risk fuel and flight-line operations.
Security Program Coordinator
673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, USAF
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Managed communication between stakeholders to facilitate clear understanding of project objectives.
- Assisted in developing program materials and documentation for training sessions.
- Organized meetings and prepared agendas to streamline discussions and decision-making processes.
Fuels Facility Supervisor
673d Fuels Management, USAF
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised daily facility operations, ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance standards.
- Served as primary authority for safety and emergency procedures across fuel facilities, integrating emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, and hazard communication programs.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Coordinated with vendors for equipment repairs and maintenance, enhancing operational uptime.
Fuels Environmental and Safety/Quality Assurance
627th Fuels Management, USAF
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed quality assurance programs for fuel operations, ensuring adherence to technical orders, environmental standards, and operational controls.
- Prepared incident documentation, after-action reports, and trend analyses to support continuous improvement and risk reduction.
- Developed and delivered emergency preparedness training, drills, and briefings to personnel, strengthening readiness and reducing incident recurrence.
- Acted as liaison between leadership, safety offices, and emergency responders to support coordinated incident command.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2017
Skills
- Emergency Management & Incident Response
- Safety Programs & Regulatory Compliance (DoD, OSHA, Environmental)
- Hazardous Materials & Fuel Operations
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Inspections, Audits & Quality Assurance
- Incident Command Support & Coordination
- Environmental Protection & Spill Response
- Training, Briefings & After-Action Reporting
- Operations Security & Infrastructure Protection
Certification
OSHA 30 hour Certification- 2018
CPR and First Aid Certification- 2024
Timeline
Service Center Supervisor
673d Fuels Management, USAF
03.2024 - 02.2026
Security Program Coordinator
673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, USAF
02.2023 - 03.2024
Fuels Facility Supervisor
673d Fuels Management, USAF
10.2021 - 02.2023
Fuels Environmental and Safety/Quality Assurance
627th Fuels Management, USAF
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Community College of The Air Force